The season goes on the line for the Raiders and Sharks in the national capital on Saturday night.

Can the Green Machine put the disappointment of last Sunday’s loss to the Broncos or will the Sharks continue their charge towards a first premiership since 2016?

An intriguing battle looms between one side on a high after coming through an elimination final and another side deflated by a golden point loss in a game they looked to have in their keeping at 28-12.

For the victor it’s off to Melbourne to face the Storm in a preliminary final. For the vanquished it’s the end of the line for 2025.

Follow all the Semi-Final action on NRL.com’s live blog.

Raiders v Sharks at GIO Stadium

12th min:  Savelio Tamale gives up a penalty for a double movement, with the winger unable to resist the urge to put his arm over the line to try and score the first points of the game. In an even opening, there have been a few errors, but the Raiders look to be on top in applying pressure. However, the Sharks defence has been up to every test so far. 

Kick off: The Sharks kick off and the Raiders have the ball to start the game. 

Pre-game, stars from both sides spoke about the week’s build up for the match.


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Raiders: After a big change on the morning of game day, no further changes to the Raiders 1-17 an hour out from the game. Earlier, the home side were dealt a massive blow with boom five-eighth Ethan Strange ruled out due to illness. Strange has scored six tries in his last four games and been touted as a Kangaroos bolter for the end-of-season Ashes tour. Englishman Matty Nicholson joins the interchange bench with utility Simi Sasagi listed at five-eighth. Ethan Sanders was also added to the 19-man squad and was elevated to 18th player in the final team update. The Raiders were initially unchanged from the side that went down to the Broncos in a 94-minute epic last Sunday with forward leader Josh Papali’i ready to step up again despite suffering an ankle injury a fortnight ago that tested his resilience and ability to play with pain. “His professionalism towards getting that ankle right last week was second to none and that’s what got him onto field,” coach Ricky Stuart said on Friday. 

Sharks: Prop Tom Hazelton missed the win over the Roosters due to an infection in his knee but has been moved onto the bench for the sudden-death clash in a late game-day change. Oregon Kaufusi makes way. “He has done a terrific job of getting himself healthy again off the back of last week and he’s got a good bank of hard work this week so we’ll see how he responds to a last hit-out today,” coach Craig Fitzgibbon said on Friday of Hazleton. Daniel Atkinson is the 18th player. Earlier, Briton Nikora returned from suspension via the bench last week and has again been named on the interchange.Â